Check for availability of correct WWII K98k sling with German Waffenamt WaA markings, which by itself can add approximately $100-$150 value to the rifle.ġ. Check under wood for matching serial numbers on handguard and stock. See virtual tour pics for details of font type and location of serial numbers.

Check for matching serial numbers on left side of receiver, top of bolt flat, barrel, top of safety, top of bolt sleeve, cocking piece, upper band, lower band, butt plate, rear sight leaf, rear sight guide and stock bottom, with last two digits of serial number on virtually all other components, right down to the firing pin and cleaning rod. The 'k' is for Kurz, which means 'short' in German. The K98k was the primary infantry rifle for the German Wehrmacht during World War II. 1939 Code 42 K98k (Karabiner 98) Rifle - Serial # 8089(i)įor Sale - 1939 Code 42 K98k (Luftwaffe Issue) RifleĬaliber. The blade is marked using the letter/number code used from 1934–1937 to keep the maker's identities secret. The bayonet is an early example, made in 1935. This bayonet will also mount to most other Mauser bolt-action rifles that were based on the M1898. Mauser Kar 98k rifle of the Second World War.

DESCRIPTION: Very scarce German Mauser M.1871 jaeger rifle! The rifle was manufactured at. The bolt displays mismatched serial numbers. The rifle has matching serial numbers, except for the bolt (the matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel, buttplate, nosecap, barrel band, trigger guard plate, front sight and rear sight). The exact number of rifles manufactured between 19 is unknown, but may be less than 10,000, based on serial numbers of surviving rifles.

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